yeah they were wearing the away jersey but u can reconize the goal from rolanadinho's dance before scoring that goal 
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Ronaldinho: Udinese will be tough Thursday 25 August, 2005
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Barcelona star Ronaldinho is showing Udinese respect after they were drawn in the same Champions League group.
The two teams have been inserted into Group C alongside Panathinaikos of Greece and Germany’s Werder Bremen.
"We know Udinese well," said the Brazilian, who was today voted as the best attacker in last season’s competition.
"They are an organised side and like all Italian clubs, they are strong in defence and very dangerous in attack."
Udinese were in the fourth pot of seeds, but the Friuli outfit are secretly confident of making the last 16 in their first ever European Cup campaign.
"I haven’t spoken to boss Serse Cosmi yet but we are all happy to just be in the competition," said director general Pietro Leonardi.
"Everyone seems content for us but it is now important for our team to maintain our humility – that is vital.
"It is not an impossible group for us and we said the same thing when we were drawn with Sporting Lisbon in the preliminary round.
"We will give our very best and if our rivals prove themselves better then we will shake their hands."
source: channel4.com
Ronaldinho: Udinese will be tough Thursday 25 August, 2005
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Barcelona star Ronaldinho is showing Udinese respect after they were drawn in the same Champions League group.
The two teams have been inserted into Group C alongside Panathinaikos of Greece and Germany’s Werder Bremen.
"We know Udinese well," said the Brazilian, who was today voted as the best attacker in last season’s competition.
"They are an organised side and like all Italian clubs, they are strong in defence and very dangerous in attack."
Udinese were in the fourth pot of seeds, but the Friuli outfit are secretly confident of making the last 16 in their first ever European Cup campaign.
"I haven’t spoken to boss Serse Cosmi yet but we are all happy to just be in the competition," said director general Pietro Leonardi.
"Everyone seems content for us but it is now important for our team to maintain our humility – that is vital.
"It is not an impossible group for us and we said the same thing when we were drawn with Sporting Lisbon in the preliminary round.
"We will give our very best and if our rivals prove themselves better then we will shake their hands."
source: channel4.com
Mancini happy with Group rivals Thursday 25 August, 2005
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Inter boss Roberto Mancini is confident of Champions League qualification following Thursday’s draw.
The Nerazzurri will face Porto, Rangers and Artmedia Bratislava after being drawn in Group H.
"It is a good result for us, it could have been a lot worse," stated the tactician. "However, it will still be tough.
"Porto are a side who play good football and Rangers, especially at home, are a team to be feared.
"The Portuguese have lost some important players but have some good youngsters coming through.
"I saw Rangers beat Celtic 3-1 and they are a good outfit. They are a team with very strong character."
Nerazzurri chief Giacinto Facchetti was also smiling after a ‘fortunate’ afternoon in Monte Carlo.
"We can’t complain really," said the club legend. "Porto and Rangers are prestigious clubs, but clubs of the past.
"It will be important now to not underestimate our opponents. Qualification is in our own hands.
"The only problem now is that two of our home games will be played in an empty stadium. Perhaps it would be better to play on a neutral ground and give the gate receipts to charity."
Inter were handed a three-match home ban following last season’s abandoned Milan derby at the quarter-final stage
source: channel4.com
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Inter boss Roberto Mancini is confident of Champions League qualification following Thursday’s draw.
The Nerazzurri will face Porto, Rangers and Artmedia Bratislava after being drawn in Group H.
"It is a good result for us, it could have been a lot worse," stated the tactician. "However, it will still be tough.
"Porto are a side who play good football and Rangers, especially at home, are a team to be feared.
"The Portuguese have lost some important players but have some good youngsters coming through.
"I saw Rangers beat Celtic 3-1 and they are a good outfit. They are a team with very strong character."
Nerazzurri chief Giacinto Facchetti was also smiling after a ‘fortunate’ afternoon in Monte Carlo.
"We can’t complain really," said the club legend. "Porto and Rangers are prestigious clubs, but clubs of the past.
"It will be important now to not underestimate our opponents. Qualification is in our own hands.
"The only problem now is that two of our home games will be played in an empty stadium. Perhaps it would be better to play on a neutral ground and give the gate receipts to charity."
Inter were handed a three-match home ban following last season’s abandoned Milan derby at the quarter-final stage
source: channel4.com
Milan lament ‘difficult’ group Thursday 25 August, 2005
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Milan have reacted to today’s Champions League draw with caution, insisting qualification will be no easy task.
The Rossoneri have been placed in Group E along with PSV Eindhoven of Holland, Germany’s Schalke and Turkish outfit Fenerbache.
"It’s not the best for us," said boss Carlo Ancelotti. "Our opponents are three pretty well balanced teams and that could cause us problems."
Ironically, Milan will travel to Eindhoven and Istanbul again, following last term’s semi-final against PSV and their Turkish nightmare in the Final against Liverpool.
"It will be curious to return to those two cities," added Ancelotti. "But this will give us the possibility to make up for what happened in May."
Club captain Paolo Maldini, who actually helped in the draw, is also ‘disappointed’ with this afternoon’s events.
"It is a tough group but if you want to win this competition then you can’t fear anybody," he stated.
"The Istanbul wound is still open but we have a great desire to get back on the right track."
Kaka, who was today voted as last season’s best midfield player in the Champions League, mirrored the views of his boss and colleague.
"It will be hard as we are up against sides who play different types of football," said the Brazilian.
"We are returning to Istanbul but there will be a different kind of atmosphere surrounding the game."
source: channel4.com
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Milan have reacted to today’s Champions League draw with caution, insisting qualification will be no easy task.
The Rossoneri have been placed in Group E along with PSV Eindhoven of Holland, Germany’s Schalke and Turkish outfit Fenerbache.
"It’s not the best for us," said boss Carlo Ancelotti. "Our opponents are three pretty well balanced teams and that could cause us problems."
Ironically, Milan will travel to Eindhoven and Istanbul again, following last term’s semi-final against PSV and their Turkish nightmare in the Final against Liverpool.
"It will be curious to return to those two cities," added Ancelotti. "But this will give us the possibility to make up for what happened in May."
Club captain Paolo Maldini, who actually helped in the draw, is also ‘disappointed’ with this afternoon’s events.
"It is a tough group but if you want to win this competition then you can’t fear anybody," he stated.
"The Istanbul wound is still open but we have a great desire to get back on the right track."
Kaka, who was today voted as last season’s best midfield player in the Champions League, mirrored the views of his boss and colleague.
"It will be hard as we are up against sides who play different types of football," said the Brazilian.
"We are returning to Istanbul but there will be a different kind of atmosphere surrounding the game."
source: channel4.com
And of course, our good old Don Fabio
Cautious Capello calls for calm Thursday 25 August, 2005
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Juventus boss Fabio Capello is failing to dismiss the strength of any of his club’s Champions League group phase rivals.
The Bianconeri are looking good to qualify in the top two spots after being drawn in Group A with Bayern Munich, Club Brugge and Rapid Vienna.
"It will be a group in which we must work hard and be very alert," Capello cautiously commented.
"We know Bayern very well as we already faced them last year. Brugge will be a hostile and well-organised opponent.
"We are a little less informed on Rapid but they are undoubtedly a side of quality as they have just knocked out Lokomotiv Moscow."
However, Vice-president Roberto Bettega believes top spot will go to either his own club or Bayern.
"Both of us need to collect maximum points against Rapid and Brugge, because it certainly won’t be easy to beat the Germans," said the club legend.
"We faced them last year and only won in Bavaria thanks to some great saves from Gigi Buffon."
Bettega then admitted that triumphing in Europe was his side’s main priority this season.
"We are aiming to win it as always," he stated. "I would say that 90 per cent of our fans want this trophy and we hope to fulfil their request.
"It will be tough however, as we saw last year when making a mess of just one half of a game can prove decisive."
Meanwhile, Juventus will be without Alessandro Birindelli for the next six months because of injury.
The right-back underwent knee ligament surgery today following the damage he sustained against Benfica on August 6.
source: channel4.com
Cautious Capello calls for calm Thursday 25 August, 2005
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Juventus boss Fabio Capello is failing to dismiss the strength of any of his club’s Champions League group phase rivals.
The Bianconeri are looking good to qualify in the top two spots after being drawn in Group A with Bayern Munich, Club Brugge and Rapid Vienna.
"It will be a group in which we must work hard and be very alert," Capello cautiously commented.
"We know Bayern very well as we already faced them last year. Brugge will be a hostile and well-organised opponent.
"We are a little less informed on Rapid but they are undoubtedly a side of quality as they have just knocked out Lokomotiv Moscow."
However, Vice-president Roberto Bettega believes top spot will go to either his own club or Bayern.
"Both of us need to collect maximum points against Rapid and Brugge, because it certainly won’t be easy to beat the Germans," said the club legend.
"We faced them last year and only won in Bavaria thanks to some great saves from Gigi Buffon."
Bettega then admitted that triumphing in Europe was his side’s main priority this season.
"We are aiming to win it as always," he stated. "I would say that 90 per cent of our fans want this trophy and we hope to fulfil their request.
"It will be tough however, as we saw last year when making a mess of just one half of a game can prove decisive."
Meanwhile, Juventus will be without Alessandro Birindelli for the next six months because of injury.
The right-back underwent knee ligament surgery today following the damage he sustained against Benfica on August 6.
source: channel4.com
In that respect, it actually works for me...had Chelsea and Liverpool been kept apart ESPN(which shows four matches every CL week, two per matchday) would've surely shown each of the EPL clubs' matches.
Now that Chelsea and Pool are paired together there's a chance we might get to see Juve Bayern since there are only 3 EPL related matches in CL on the weeks they play each other.
Now that Chelsea and Pool are paired together there's a chance we might get to see Juve Bayern since there are only 3 EPL related matches in CL on the weeks they play each other.
great group.. I will see juve again in Munich.. Last year I was in the olymic stadium.. and now I will see the new allianz arena.. What a pitty that gigi will not be able to play..
I just wanna take alook how far viena is.. but torino may be even nearer.. and it should be no problem to get a ticket in torino..
Last year I was in the olymic stadium.. and now I will see the new allianz arena.. What a pitty that gigi will not be able to play.. I just wanna take alook how far viena is.. but torino may be even nearer.. and it should be no problem to get a ticket in torino..
To be honest, our primavera squad could kill them. They have a young and talented team, but a very small squad. With so many games to come, their squad won't be big enough.
They have a very good goalie´with Helge Payer, but IMO a too weak defense. Same goes to the attack, where Thuram and Cannavaro should have an easy day with players like Lawaree, Kincl and Akagündüz.
Their only good dpartment is the midfield. Hofmann and Ivanschitz are very young and quick playmakers who like to rotate, but they are very unexperienced. Vieira and Emo should close them down easily.
So Jeeks, we should take 6 points out of this 2 games. Although the crowd in Vienna will be mad. The Rapid fans are known to be the best in Austria and just take a look at thei wonderful pre game show on www.ultrasrapid.at
Maybe we will have problems with such a crowd, but I really doubt it.
They have a very good goalie´with Helge Payer, but IMO a too weak defense. Same goes to the attack, where Thuram and Cannavaro should have an easy day with players like Lawaree, Kincl and Akagündüz.
Their only good dpartment is the midfield. Hofmann and Ivanschitz are very young and quick playmakers who like to rotate, but they are very unexperienced. Vieira and Emo should close them down easily.
So Jeeks, we should take 6 points out of this 2 games. Although the crowd in Vienna will be mad. The Rapid fans are known to be the best in Austria and just take a look at thei wonderful pre game show on www.ultrasrapid.at
Maybe we will have problems with such a crowd, but I really doubt it.